Family Events
At Parenting Special Children, we are here for the whole family
Parenting Special Children offer a variety of family events
We provide families with a safe, welcoming, non-judgemental space where they can meet other families and have fun together.
We have previously run events such as ‘Family Fun Day @ Thames Valley Adventure Playground’ and ‘Easter Family Fun Day @ Camp Mohawk’
Upcoming events
Discover allTime Out for Special Needs – West Berks Council Area (Amended Dates)
Starts on Tuesday 13th OctoberA course for parent/carers of children and young people with special needs who live, or attend a school, in the West Berkshire Council area. Held in Reading from 12pm - 2pm (you are welcome to bring a packed lunch)
Open to
- West Berkshire
Understanding symptom overlap – Trauma/Attachment/ Autism/ADHD
Starts on Wednesday 14th OctoberA workshop for adoptive, foster and kinship care, and birth families of children with development trauma. Held online via Zoom from 10am-12pm.
Open to
- Bracknell
- Buckinghamshire
- Hampshire
- Other
- Oxfordshire
- Reading
- Slough
- West Berkshire
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Wokingham
AuDHD Workshop: Berkshire East Oct 2026 SOLD OUT
Starts on Wednesday 14th OctoberFor Parents/Carers of autistic with ADHD children and young people, living or registered with an NHS GP, in the Berkshire East NHS area. Held online via Zoom from 7-9pm. SOLD OUT
Open to
- Bracknell
- Slough
- Windsor and Maidenhead
Community Parent/Carer Support Group: Bracknell Oct 2026
Starts on Thursday 15th OctoberA face-to-face monthly support group held at Great Hollands Community Centre between 12.30-2.30pm.
Open to
- Bracknell
Community Parent/Carer Support Group: Reading Oct 2026
Starts on Friday 16th OctoberA face-to-face monthly support group held at South Reading Community Hub, 9.30-11.30am.
Open to
- Reading
- Wokingham
Community Parent/Carer Support Group: Slough Oct 2026
Starts on Tuesday 20th OctoberA face-to-face monthly support group held at Farnham Common Village Hall between 10am-12pm.
Open to
- Slough
Dads and Male Carers Support Group October 2026
Starts on Tuesday 20th OctoberA monthly support group, held in Reading, from 7.30-9.30pm. Available to Berkshire and non-Berkshire dads and male carers.
Open to
- Bracknell
- Buckinghamshire
- Hampshire
- Other
- Oxfordshire
- Reading
- Slough
- West Berkshire
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Wokingham
Understanding Emotional Regulation: Berkshire East Oct 2026 – SOLD OUT
Starts on Wednesday 21st OctoberFor parents/carers of Autistic/ADHD children and young people registered with a Berkshire East NHS area GP surgery or living in this area. Held online via Zoom from 7-9pm. SOLD OUT. We are running a Paid Version on 25th Nov. Bookings opening soon.
Open to
- Bracknell
- Slough
- Windsor and Maidenhead
Understanding & Managing Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in Children & Young People
Starts on Thursday 22nd OctoberA workshop for all Parent/Carers who's child or young person struggle with intrusive thoughts, worries, rituals, reassurance- seeking, or behaviours that may be linked to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Held online via Zoom from 7pm-9pm.
Open to
- Bracknell
- Buckinghamshire
- Hampshire
- Other
- Oxfordshire
- Reading
- Slough
- West Berkshire
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Wokingham
Sensory Processing Workshop: Berkshire East Nov 2026
Starts on Tuesday 3rd NovemberFor parents/carers of Autistic/ADHD children and young people, living or registered with an NHS GP, in the Berkshire East NHS area.
Open to
- Bracknell
- Slough
- Windsor and Maidenhead
Ethnically Diverse Communities Coffee Morning Nov 2026
Starts on Wednesday 4th NovemberA coffee morning to support families of children with additional needs from diverse ethnic communities who live in the Reading Borough Council area. Held in Reading from 10am-12pm.
Open to
- Reading
Autism Course: Berkshire East Nov 2026
Starts on Thursday 5th NovemberThree linked sessions for parents/carers of autistic children and young people registered with a Berkshire East NHS area GP surgery or living in this area. Held online via Zoom from 7-9pm.
Open to
- Bracknell
- Slough
- Windsor and Maidenhead
Trauma & Attachment-Informed Parenting & Caregiving – Nov 2026
Starts on Thursday 5th NovemberThis seven-week programme is underpinned by attachment and trauma-informed approaches and explores how adverse childhood experiences can influence children’s behaviour, emotional regulation, sense of safety and relationships with their parents and carers. It is open to birth families, adoptive parents, foster carers and kinship carers. Held online via Zoom from 10am - 12pm
Open to
- Bracknell
- Buckinghamshire
- Hampshire
- Other
- Oxfordshire
- Reading
- Slough
- West Berkshire
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Wokingham
Interoception Workshop: Berkshire East Nov 2026
Starts on Tuesday 10th NovemberFor parents/carers of autistic/adhd children and young people, living or registered with an NHS GP, in the Berkshire East NHS area. Held online via Zoom from 7-8.30pm.
Open to
- Bracknell
- Slough
- Windsor and Maidenhead
ADHD Course: Berkshire West Nov 2026
Starts on Tuesday 10th NovemberThree linked sessions for parents/carers supporting children and young people with ADHD registered with a Berkshire West NHS area GP surgery. Held online via Zoom from 7-9pm.
Open to
- Reading
- West Berkshire
- Wokingham
Supporting development trauma needs in teenagers – Nov 26
Starts on Wednesday 11th NovemberThis workshop will explore: * Trauma and the teenage brain * Common challenges and indicators of trauma histories in teenagers * Communicating with your teen * Practical strategies to strengthen resilience and security in teenagers Held online via Zoom from 10am - 12pm
Open to
- Bracknell
- Buckinghamshire
- Hampshire
- Other
- Oxfordshire
- Reading
- Slough
- West Berkshire
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Wokingham
ADHD Course: Berkshire East Nov 2026
Starts on Thursday 12th NovemberFor parents/carers supporting children and young people with ADHD living, or registered with an NHS GP, in the Berkshire East NHS area. Held online via Zoom from 7-9pm.
Open to
- Bracknell
- Slough
- Windsor and Maidenhead
Sleep Well Workshop (Trauma Informed) Nov 2026
Starts on Friday 13th NovemberA workshop for Berkshire adoptive, foster, kinship care and birth families of children affected by early life trauma. We have a small number of non-Berkshire tickets available. Held online via Zoom from 10am-12.30pm.
Open to
- Bracknell
- Buckinghamshire
- Hampshire
- Other
- Oxfordshire
- Reading
- Slough
- West Berkshire
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Wokingham
PSC Quiz Night – November 26
Starts on Friday 13th NovemberGet your thinking caps on and gather your cleverest (and most competitive!) friends because PSC is hosting our very first Quiz Night! Doors Open - 7pm Teams of up to 6 people
Open to
- Bracknell
- Buckinghamshire
- Hampshire
- Other
- Oxfordshire
- Reading
- Slough
- West Berkshire
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Wokingham
ADHD: Medication, Treatment Choices and Outcomes Nov 2026
Starts on Wednesday 18th NovemberFor parents/carers. Held online via Zoom from 7-9pm.
Open to
- Bracknell
- Buckinghamshire
- Hampshire
- Other
- Oxfordshire
- Reading
- Slough
- West Berkshire
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Wokingham
Supporting Children with Trauma and Insecure Attachments at School: for Professionals Nov 2026
Starts on Friday 20th NovemberTwo linked workshops for Professionals working in schools with children affected by trauma through adverse childhood experiences. Held online via Zoom from 12.30-2.30pm
Open to
- Bracknell
- Buckinghamshire
- Hampshire
- Other
- Oxfordshire
- Reading
- Slough
- West Berkshire
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Wokingham
Understanding Emotional Regulation Workshop Nov 2026
Starts on Wednesday 25th NovemberA workshop for Berkshire and non-Berkshire parents/carers. Held online via Zoom from 7-9pm.
Open to
- Bracknell
- Buckinghamshire
- Hampshire
- Other
- Oxfordshire
- Reading
- Slough
- West Berkshire
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Wokingham
Sensory Processing Workshop Dec 2026
Starts on Tuesday 1st DecemberFor Berkshire and non-Berkshire parents/carers of autistic/adhd children and young people. Held online via Zoom from 7-9pm.
Open to
- Bracknell
- Buckinghamshire
- Hampshire
- Other
- Oxfordshire
- Reading
- Slough
- West Berkshire
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Wokingham
AuDHD Workshop Dec 2026
Starts on Wednesday 2nd DecemberFor Berkshire and non-Berkshire parents/carers of autistic with ADHD children and young people, either diagnosed or suspected. Held online via Zoom from 7-9pm.
Open to
- Bracknell
- Buckinghamshire
- Hampshire
- Other
- Oxfordshire
- Reading
- Slough
- West Berkshire
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Wokingham
Interoception Workshop Dec 2026
Starts on Tuesday 8th DecemberFor Berkshire and non-Berkshire parents/carers of autistic/ADHD children and young people. Held online via Zoom from 7-9pm.
Open to
- Bracknell
- Buckinghamshire
- Hampshire
- Other
- Oxfordshire
- Reading
- Slough
- West Berkshire
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Wokingham
Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Dec 2026
Starts on Wednesday 9th DecemberA workshop for for Berkshire and non-Berkshire parents/carers. Held online via Zoom from 7-9pm.
Open to
- Bracknell
- Buckinghamshire
- Hampshire
- Other
- Oxfordshire
- Reading
- Slough
- West Berkshire
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Wokingham
Resources
Berkshire Family Friendly resources
These Berkshire Family Friendly resources have been recommended by families with CYP who’ve found these places to be accessible & welcoming
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- Email: helpline@parentingspecialchildren.co.uk
- Or call: 0118 9863532
Capturing the stories of change in the lives of families who have received support
“Great to have a “planned” activity. It motivates us to go out and have fun despite the what ifs and the troubles”
Kim Family event attendee Read case study“The day brought freedom, activities outside, safe place, lovely staff, time to relax”
Eisa Family event attendee Read case study“My son was able to run free and it was calm and a safe day with everyone”
Ezan Family event attendee Read case study
